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Azalea Sweep

Azalea Sweep
Saturday, April 04

The Azalea Sweep is an event that takes place prior to the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Officers, committee members, and volunteers get together and clean various places where the Azalea Queen will visit during her reign. 

Volunteers must register in advance to receive a free T-shirt, so make sure to click the link below.

The Sweep lasts from 10 AM – 12 PM; all volunteers are invited to a FREE THANK YOU Lunch afterwards!

Downtown parking is pay-to-park on the day of the Azalea Sweep. Please plan your transportation accordingly.

Azalea Sweep Teams | $250

Are you TEAM EARTH?! Sponsor an Azalea Sweep Team to help clean up Wilmington the weekend prior to the Azalea Festival.  

  • Receive 10 GA Lawn Concert tickets to Festival concert of choice for members who volunteer at Azalea Sweep. 
  • Team sponsor receives recognition at Check-In as well as at the volunteer luncheon after the Sweep. 
  • Sponsor logo is also listed on the Sweep T-shirt and promoted through social media and Festival e-Newsletters.  
  • $500 value!

If you are interested in being a Sweep Team please contact the Festival Office to set your group up, or by filling out the below form and returning to the Festival Office.

Azalea Sweep Teams can be businesses, clubs/organizations, non-profits, or family/friend groups!

Thank You To Our Azalea Sweep Sponsors